John Dunlea | |
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 Secundra Bagh showing the first breach of the walls | |
| Born | 1831 |
| Died | 17 October 1890 (aged 58–59) |
| Buried | St Joseph's Cemetery, Cork |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit | 93rd Regiment of Foot |
| Battles / wars | Indian Mutiny |
| Awards | Victoria Cross |
John DunlayVC (1831 – 17 October 1890), also known asJohn Dunley orJohn Dunlea, was an Irish recipient of theVictoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British andCommonwealth forces.
He was approximately 26 years old and a lance corporal in the93rd Regiment of Foot (laterthe Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders),British Army, during theIndian Mutiny when the following deed took place on 16 November 1857 atLucknow, India, for which he was awarded the VC:
Lance-Corporal J. Dunlay. Date of Act of Bravery, 16th November, 1857
For being the first man, now surviving, of the Regiment, who, on the 16th November, 1857 entered one of the breaches in the Secundra Bagh, at Lucknow, with Captain Burroughs, whom he most gallantly supported against superior numbers.
Elected by the private soldiers of the Regiment.[1]
Secundra Bagh is a villa and country estate on the outskirts of Lucknow, India.
Dunlea was born inDouglas, County Cork, and died in the South Infirmary,Cork, on 17 October 1890.